Preventative

A veterinarian should examine any horse whose owner is concerned about neurologic disease, but an easy ground procedure can Read more

A horse that has lain down too close to a fence or wall and gotten into a position from Read more

Storing hay before it has dried thoroughly is a risky practice because of the danger of spontaneous combustion. For Read more

Is ACTH level useful for diagnosing Cushing's disease in horses? The answer is yes, but it's not as simple Read more

Horses that were lame because of navicular pain improved significantly after receiving Etodolac. Read more

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone, is usually elevated in Cushing's horses, but ACTH values rise and fall naturally in all horses according Read more

In a study of airway inflammation, researchers at Michigan State University looked at levels of neutrophils and mucus, both Read more

Proper storage and handling of vaccines for equine use is important in maintaining potency, ensuring efficacy, and minimizing adverse Read more

Equine proliferative enteropathy is an emerging disease caused by the Lawsonia intracellularis bacterium. Read more

During prolonged moderate exercise, horses deplete muscle glycogen which needs to be replaced after the exercise period ends. Read more